2018 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · KV68 NLX
2018 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 49,292 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV68 NLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 49,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV68 NLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Audi A8 (KV68 NLX) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
KV68 NLX Mileage History
- 09/05/202224,336 mi
- 25/04/202336,589 mi+12,253 mi
- 14/05/202440,081 mi+3,492 mi
- 08/05/202544,022 mi+3,941 mi
- 15/05/202649,292 mi+5,270 mi
Average of roughly 6,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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